Senior Director - The Exchange at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </p> <p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li> <div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>About WPP Media</strong> &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP &amp; WPP Media’s shared core values: &nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be <strong>Extraordinary</strong> by <em>Leading Collectively</em> to <em>Inspire transformational Creativity.</em> &nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Create an <strong>Open</strong> environment by<em> Balancing People and Client Experiences</em> by <em>Cultivating Trust</em>. &nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Lead <strong>Optimistically</strong> by <em>Championing Growth</em> <em>and Development</em> to <em>Mobilize the Enterprise</em>. &nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>About Mindshare : A Leading WPP Media Brand</strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. &nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Reporting of the role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role reports to: Partner - Client leadership </span><br><br><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>3 best things about the job:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">1.Working for the fastest growing FMCG client, it provides and asks for unusual approach to the traditional media&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">2.Attain strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on fastest growing and diversified category&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">3.Be an architect with strong business outcome focus. Collaboration across the board – with teams from offline to online planning, ideation and deployment</span></div> <div><br><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>In this role, your goals will be:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>In three months:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Understand the category and brand objectives for the year</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Understand and take initiative towards agencies goal for the year.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>In six months:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Successfully lead the account and engage with the client on brand’s media approach</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Initiated &amp; delivered at least 2 key projects</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Understands the In-house products/software’s very well to demonstrate the same during client conversations</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>In 12 months:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Worked on Award entries</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Built high credibility with the team &amp; client</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>What your day job looks like :</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Provide strategic communications &amp; planning leadership on your set of brands</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Help build effective media interventions on the back of strong Communication planning</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Act as a senior level contact for the client and have a strong understanding of cross channel media strategy. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media and communication planning</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be responsible for the planning team career development &amp; progression in the team</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Develop creative ideas and disruptive communication innovations for the client, aligned with their business, customer, and brand goals.</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Skills and Experience</strong>  </span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hand on experience&nbsp;on FMCG.</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Expertise on&nbsp;TV planning</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Working knowledge of digital&nbsp;platform</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Good in communication&nbsp;and ability to present well</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Would prefer&nbsp;candidates from&nbsp;agencies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Persuasiveness</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Pro-activeness</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Stake holder management</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Makes good presentations</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Minimum qualifications:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0cm;"> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Minimum 8-12 Years of experience handling offline and Digital&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience in handling FMCG clients in top agencies is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">E-commerce and digital is musts have</span></li> <li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">MBA - Marketing</span></li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</strong> &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.  &nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. &nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;"> &nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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